The Hello FAB Coconut Water Cream is rated an average of 4.4/5 stars from 705 people on Influenster. One customer who speaks of the product’s texture and effectiveness wrote: The idea of collagen creams seems magical. Like, we know that in your body, collagen is a protein that's responsible for firming and tightening your skin—so the more topical collagen, the merrier, right? Not exactly. Unfortunately, the molecules in topical collagen are too big to penetrate the skin's surface, so the collagen ends up sitting on top and just moisturizing your skin, says board-certified dermatologist Kristina Collins, MD—which, hey, isn’t a bad thing! But if you actually want to encourage collagen production in your skin, you’ll want to look for a cream filled with tried-and-true collagen boosters too, like retinol, vitamin C, niacinamide, peptides, and AHAs. If you have super-duper dry, sensitive skin, redness, itchiness, or eczema—or if you’re just looking for a great all-around everyday hydrating cream… go for the OG. (It’s worth noting that it can also be used on your body! The tub is a larger size and a little goes a long way.) The Facial Radiance Pads have been rated with an average of 4.5/5 stars by 1,370 customers on FirstAidBeauty.com. A customer with sensitive skin who spoke of the product’s effectiveness wrote:

Peptides: they can help stimulate your skin to produce more collagen, which ultimately helps give the appearance of smoother skin and fewer fine lines and wrinkles If you hope to achieve bright and plump skin with a collagen cream, look for additional ingredients like hyaluronic acid, squalane, and niacinamide that are known for their hydrating and brightening abilities. So when I heard they had added a new moisturizer to the Ultra Repair family, I was very excited to try it. Below, I’m sharing my review of First Aid Beauty’s new(ish!) Ultra Repair Firming Collagen Cream. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Firming Collagen Cream Review The Ultra Repair Cream is rated 4.7/5 stars by 3.4K customers on Sephora. A customer who loved this cream for her body wrote: When it comes to hydrating moisturizers, First Aid Beauty knows their stuff. This one gets an enthusiastic thumbs up from me.But then, the Firming Collagen Cream takes it one step further, by adding other skin-plumping, skin-firming ingredients like peptides and niacinamide. My skin looks radiant and glowing so much so that my husband has even commented on how soft and smooth my skin is!… Lightweight and airy feeling, easily absorbed, and lovely light clean scent that disappears. Fantastic lotion!” Collagen is having a moment. In case you've somehow missed the influencers, celebrities, and wellness brands raving about adding collagen powders to their smoothies or taking a supplement, the ingredient is praised for minimizing the signs of aging like wrinkles and loss of elasticity as well as promoting healthier hair. Personally, I almost think of the Firming Collagen Cream as Ultra Repair Cream’s sophisticated older sister. She’s similar to the original, but she’s a little more focused on maintaining her youthful appearance by building collagen, and increasing firmness and elasticity. The original Ultra Repair Cream Also, I find the textures to be slightly different. The Ultra Firming Collagen Cream is just a tad more lightweight than Ultra Repair, which makes it especially great to apply in the morning, since it sits nicely under makeup.

Cleanse your face, then exfoliate (I only do this 2-3x a week), use a serum, then apply a layer of the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Collagen Cream. Ultra Repair Cream vs. Ultra Repair Firming Collagen Cream: What’s the Difference? Next up in this First Aid Beauty review, we’ll take you through all the brand’s pros, followed by a couple of cons. ProsBut First Aid Beauty isn’t just for helping with skincare. The Massasuchettes-based brand was created when the founder was still a student. For this reason, First Aid Beauty has strong ethics around supporting students.

The cream is so hydrating and soothing, in fact, that many people who suffer from eczema swear by it. When it comes to skincare products, I’m typically of the “if it ain’t broke…” mentality. Why mess with a good thing, you know? First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Firming Collagen Cream is a moisturizer that contains—you guessed it—collagen, as well as the soothing colloidal oatmeal that the original is best known for. As we age, we naturally lose collagen, which can result in textural changes, loss of elasticity and firmness, along with fine lines and wrinkles.So I’m sure by this point you’re wondering… what’s the difference between the original Ultra Repair Cream and the Ultra Repair Firming Collagen Cream? You’re likely already familiar with First Aid Beauty’s cult-favored Ultra Repair Cream—it’s the product that first put the brand on the map and became a ubiquitous recommendation amongst dermatologists, thanks to its combination of soothing ingredients like colloidal oatmeal and shea butter.

Collagen has a large molecular size, which can make it difficult to penetrate past the skin barrier. That being said, innovations in formulas can make the surface of the skin appear plumper. Some formulas also include the use of collagen peptides, which can penetrate the skin deeper as well as other collagen-supporting ingredients—like vitamin C and retinol. However, I think what First Aid Beauty did with the launch of the Firming Collagen Cream is pretty genius. So… What is It?Even just a light application makes my skin feel hydrated, bouncy, and firm, and I know with continued use, those benefits will only multiply. Aqua/Water/Eau, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Niacinamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Se,Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Colloidal Oatmeal, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Soluble Collagen, Caprylyl Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Sodium Benzoate, Diamond Powder, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate. Naturally, collagen has made its way into skincare products, namely rich moisturizers. And while the research is still unclear if collagen applied topically can fully penetrate the skin and offer all the benefits it promises (more on that below), the TDLR: it doesn't hurt to use a moisturizer that boasts collagen and other hydrating ingredients. After consulting dermatologists, we compiled a list of collagen creams that offer other beneficial ingredients to protect your skin from aging and leave it plump and hydrated. With its blend of collagen, peptides, niacinamide, and soothing oatmeal, First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Firming Collagen Cream won our top spot as an all around amazing moisturizer. All of this is to say that I’m a huge fan of the brand, and a big believer in the products they create.